The details
- Address: 261 Joost Ave., San Francisco, California
- Price: $1,695,000
- Size: 2,000 square feet
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Why we have a crush on this property
When you picture a house for sale in San Francisco, you might think of a pastel-painted Victorian, or even an Art Deco-style abode. But a barn? It’s pretty far down on the list.
That’s what makes this barn-turned-home unique — the structure has history, charm, and classic San Fran-style quirkiness.
Built by a real estate and railroad developer named Behrend Joost in 1900, the home is a stone’s throw from Sunnyside Conservatory, which can be glimpsed from the home’s southern exposure. Inside, the place feels like a conservatory in its own right, with vaulted ceilings, skylight windows, bamboo floors, and an abundance of windows. It features seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, too, with a dining room that leads to a back deck and fenced-in garden.
Though the place appears small from the outside, this renovated jewel box conceals 2,000 square feet of living space. Step through the main living area to find a spacious kitchen with marble countertops and a built-in desk, plus a formal dining room, a family room, and four good-sized bedrooms.
